The North Face Recon Backpack vs The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Recon Backpack and the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack is that the Recon Backpack has Shoulder Straps (J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps) while the Griffin 75 Backpack does not.

The North Face Recon School Laptop Backpack - Front View
The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Recon Backpack Griffin 75 Backpack
Category School Backpacking
Sub Category Laptop Hiking
Capacity (L) 30L S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L
Dimensions (in) ‎6 x 6 x 2 S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4
Weight (lb) 2 S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz
Fabric 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish
Color ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black
Release Date July 29, 2022
Rating 4.8 4.4
Price Under $150 Under $700
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable articulated shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with a whistle buckle Sternum strap with a whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable waist belt Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Zippers Nylon zipper with U-pull zippers are easy to grab Wraparound J-zip
Main Compartment Access Flap with buckle top access
External Pockets Fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses, phone or keys. Two durable, external water bottle pockets can easily double as multi-use pockets with quick-draw smartphone access on one side. Two side compression webbing straps. Bottom compression. Webbing daisy chain offers lash points, stretch-mesh pocket, Front power-mesh pocket, hydration sleeve and 2 tool keepers
Internal Compartments Protective dedicated laptop compartment, Front compartment has internal organization with secure-zip pockets and a padded tablet sleeve
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Comfortable, padded top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective webbing
Lightweight Lightweight IronLite™
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel FlashDry™ back panel
Hip Belt Pockets Molded hipbelt features two full pockets
Other Features Other Features Women-specific version available The patent-pending Dyno Carry System™ allows you to adjust the back panel without taking off the pack

You're currently comparing the Recon Backpack by The North Face against the Griffin 75 Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Recon Backpack is a School backpack with Laptop features while The North Face's Griffin 75 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The The North Face Recon Backpack has a capacity of 30L (liters), weighs 2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎6 x 6 x 2. It's made of 210D recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish and is available in ‎Cone Orange/Tnf Black in comparison the The North Face Griffin 75 Backpack's capacity is S/M - 69L / L/XL - 74L with a size of S/M - 16.1 x 11.8 x 24.8 / L/XL - 16.1 x 11.8 x 26.4 inches. Constructed from Body 210D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / boot 420D IronLite™ nylon with non-PFC DWR finish it weighs S/M - 5 lbs 8.9 oz / L/XL - 5 lbs 11.7 oz pounds and is available in Asphalt Grey/Tnf Black.